Introduction to Criminology : Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior

by Hagan, Frank E.

• ISBN13: 9781412953658
• ISBN10: 1412953650
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-08-24
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

The Sixth Edition of Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior is a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminology, with a chapter devoted to the criminal justice system. Valued and admired for the authora??s easy-to-read writing style and the texta??s overall accessibility, this book concentrates on the vital core of criminological theorya??theory, method, and criminal behaviora??and successfully avoids an overly legal or crime control orientation. Updated throughout and with a visually engaging new two-color design, the Sixth Edition investigates all major forms of criminal activity, including organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime. Author Frank E. Hagan explains the methods of operation, the effects on society, and how various theories account for criminal behavior. New to the Sixth Edition Offers expanded treatment of theory: An additional theory chapter (Chapter 5) explores psychological and biological theories, and the author has provided additional coverage of Developmental/Life Course theory in Chapter 6. Presents expanded detail on many types of crime: The book features comprehensive treatment of all crime typologies. Provides broader coverage of crime in its various forms: With major coverage of white collar, political, and organized crime, the text fully addresses topics such as Warez software piracy, spies, assassins, new organized crime groups, and major corporate scandals. Incorporates updated and new a??Crime Filesa?? and a??In the Newsa?? boxes: New captivating examples include the Virginia Tech shootings; the BTK killer; Washington, DC snipers; Red Lake Massacre; and the Hanssen Spy case. Includes a new final chapter on the criminal justice system (Chapter 14): This chapter provides a brief overview to acquaint students who have not had a separate course on the justice system. Features an updated photo program: Contemporary visual representations bring to life the theories and crime typologies covered in the text. Accompanied by High Quality Ancillaries New Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/haganstudy : The study site includes self-quizzes, carefully selected journal articles, Web research exercises, E-flashcards, links to interesting and useful audio and video files, and more. Instructor's Resource CD: This resource includes a computerized test bank, PowerPoint slides for each chapter, classroom activities, and more. Intended Audience This is an excellent text for undergraduate courses such as Criminology, Deviant Behavior, and Crime and Society in departments of criminal justice, criminology, and sociology.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Criminology

Crime and Deviance

Social Change and the Emergence of Law

Crime and Criminal Law

The Crime Problem

The Cost of Crime

Summary

Research Methods in Criminology

Theory and Methodology

The Research Enterprise of Criminology

Who Is Criminal?

Official Police Statistics - The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)

Alternative Data-Gathering Strategies

Experiments in Criminology

Surveys

Participant Observation

Life History and Case Studies

Unobtrusive Measures

Validity, Reliability, and Triangulation

Summary

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

Caution in Interpreting Crime Data

International Variations in Crime

Trends in Crime

Institutions and Crime

Summary

Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Theory

Major Theoretical Approaches

Summary

Positivist Theories: Biological and Psychological

Positivist Theory

Biological Positivism

More Recent Biological Positivism

Psychological Positivism

Summary

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Major Sociological Theoretical Approaches in Criminology

Anomie Theories

Social Process Theories

Social Control Theories

Developmental and Life Course (DLC) Theories

Summary

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Mainstream vs. Critical Criminology

Critical Criminology

Labeling Theory

Conflict Criminology

Feminist Criminology

New Critical Criminology

Radical "Marxist" Criminology

Conflict vs. Marxist Criminology

Critiques of Conflict and Radical Criminology

Integrated Theories of Crime

Criminal Typologies

Theoretical Range and Criminological Explanation

Summary

Violent CrimeHistory of Violence in the United States

Legal Aspects

Homicide and Assault Statistics

Patterns and Trends in Violent Crime

Sexual Assault

Robbery

Domestic Violence

Drunk Driving

Criminal Careers of Violent Offenders

Societal Reaction

Summary

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

Introduction

Occasional Property Crimes

Conventional Property Crimes

Arson - A Special-Category Offense

Criminal Careers of Occasional and Conventional Property Criminals

Societal Reaction

Professional Crime

The Concept of "Professional Crime"

Characteristics of Professional Crime

A Model of Professional Crime

Edelhertz's Typology

Scams

Big Cons

Boosters

Cannons

Professional Burglars

The Box Man

The Professional Fence

Paper Hangers

Professional Robbers

Professional Arsonists

Professional Auto Theft Rings

Professional Killers

Criminal Careers of Professionals

Societal Reaction

Summary

White Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate Crime

White Collar Crime: The Classic Statement

The Measurement and Cost of Occupational and Corporate Crime

The History of Corporate, Organizational, and Occupational Crime

Legal Regulation

Occupational Crime

Corporate Crime

Criminal Careers of Occupational and Organizational Offenders

Societal Reactions

Summary

Political Crime

Ideology

Political Crime: A Definition

Legal Aspects

Crimes by Government

Crimes Against Government

Criminal Careers of Political Criminals

Societal Reaction

Summary

Organized Crime

Organized Crime: A Problematic Definition

Sources of Information on Organized Crime

Types of Organized Crime (Generic Definition)

The Organized Crime Continuum

Street Gangs

International Organized Crime

The Nature of Organized Crime

Drug Trafficking

Theories of the Nature of Syndicate Crime in the United States

The Classic Pattern of Organized Crime

A Brief History of Organized Crime in the United States

Criminal Careers of Organized Criminals

Public and Legal Reaction

Summary

Public Order Crime

Introduction

Nuts, Buts, Sluts, and "Preverts"

Broken Windows

Prostitution

Homosexual Behavior

Sexual Offenses

Drug Abuse

Drunkenness

Special Populations

Criminal Careers of Public-Order Criminals

Societal Reaction

Summary

The American Criminal Justice System: An Overview

The American Criminal Justice System

The Police

The Courts

Corrections

Summary

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